2001 Daewoo Leganza problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2001 Daewoo Leganza with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 79.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 3.6%.
Complaints138
Crashes4
Fires1
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 79.7% · 110
Air bags 3.6% · 5
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.6% · 5
Power train 2.9% · 4
Exterior lighting 2.2% · 3
Suspension 2.2% · 3
Electrical system 1.4% · 2
Steering 0.7% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Daewoo Leganza in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 127 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,000 miles.
In owners' own words
04 V 357 000/ camshaft position sensor/mil: dealer will not honor recall because the camshaft sensor lot numbers did not match. Consumer had a concern that this information concerning the sensor lot number does not mention that information in the recall notice. *Jb the vehicle was taken in for the recall test and currently the light would come on and remain on along with blinking. *Sc Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall notice 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak recall campaign; the check engine light came on in the vehicle. The consumer was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. When the dealer filed bankrupt the vehicle had no warranty at all. The consumer can not afford to have the recall service done. Engine and engine cooling
Consumer complaint concerning the 2001 Leganza reimbursement for camshaft sensor. *Ts the consumer had the camshaft sensor repair prior to recall notification. When the notice was received the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 22,679 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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